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109TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION S. RES. 301 

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Audubon Society. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

NOVEMBER 8, 2005 

Mr. CHAFEE (for himself, Ms. STABENOW, Ms. SNOWE, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. 

CARPER, Mr. NELSON of Florida, Mr. MARTINEZ, Mr. JEFFORDS, Mr. 

KERRY, Mr. FEINGOLD, Mr. DURBIN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. SCHUMER, 

Mrs. CLINTON, Ms. COLLINS, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. 

DEWINE, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. BOND, Ms. LANDRIEU, and Mr. VITTER) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 

Environment and Public Works 

RESOLUTION 

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National 

Audubon Society. 

Whereas the welfare of the citizens of the United States is 

greatly enriched by the purposeful endeavors of individuals and organizations committed to the preservation and 

protection of our environment, and the enhancement of, 

and appreciation for, our natural surroundings; 

Whereas the National Audubon Society, the Nation’s largest 

bird conservation organization, is celebrating its Centennial year in 2005, having been incorporated on January 

5, 1905, by dedicated women and men eager to save from 
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extinction the Great Egret and other bird species killed 

for their feathers to support the fashion industry; 

Whereas it is the intent of the Senate to recognize and pay 

tribute to the National Audubon Society upon the occasion of its 100th anniversary; 

Whereas the founders of the National Audubon Society withstood violence and opposition to organize one of the longest-lived and most successful conservation groups in the 

United States, dedicated to the protection of birds, other 

wildlife, and their habitats through advocacy of environmental policy and education based on sound science; 

Whereas the dedicated efforts of Audubon volunteers, members, and staff in support of landmark bird protection 

legislation have aided in the rescue efforts of the following species from the threat of extinction: Bald Eagles, 

Egrets, Ibis, Herons, Flamingos, Whooping Cranes, Peregrine Falcons, Brown Pelicans, Roseate Spoonbills, Atlantic Puffins, and Condors; 

Whereas the National Audubon Society lent critical support 

to the protection of wildlife habitats through the passage 

of legislation, such as the Alaska National Interest Lands 

Conservation Act and the Act popularly known as the Everglades Restoration Act, the identification of 1,800 habitats critical to the survival of bird species through 

Audubon’s Important Bird Areas Program, and the establishment of private bird sanctuaries; 

Whereas the National Audubon Society played a critical role 

in the establishment of the Nation’s first wildlife refuge, 

Florida’s Pelican Island, in 1903, and the subsequent 

protection of Pelican Island and other refuge areas in the 

National Wildlife Refuge system; 
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Whereas birds are excellent indicators of environmental 

health, as impacted by such factors as pollution, climate 

change, toxins, and habitat loss, as well as our own longterm well being, and it is in our best interest to heed 

such indicators, which may ultimately affect human populations; and 

Whereas recognizing that the national network of communitybased nature centers and chapters, scientific and educational programs, and advocacy of the National Audubon Society, engages millions of people of all ages and 

backgrounds in positive conservation experiences, and are 

integral to maintaining the health and beauty of the 

United States: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 

3 National Audubon Society; 

4 (2) congratulates the National Audubon Society 

5 on this milestone; and 

6 (3) encourages the National Audubon Society to 

7 continue its important work to ensure that the next 

8 100 years of conservation are a success. 

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